Local stories from Tohoku

7 Must-See Tourist Spots in Morioka! If you come to Morioka, be sure to check these out! [...

"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...

DaiwaConsilio2023.07.10

4 Power Spots in Morioka City! History Buffs Must Visit! [Iwate Prefecture]

The history of Morioka City dates back to the Heian period, when Shogun Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built Shiba Castle. During the Nanboku-cho period, the Nanbu clan of Sannohe (Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture), which was connected to the Kai Genji clan,...

DaiwaConsilio2023.07.04

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 3 Recommended Bars Where You Can Enjoy the Locally Loved "Morioka" Sake!

Morioka's drinking spots are concentrated mainly around the city's busiest shopping districts, Odori and Eigakan-dori, as well as Hachiman-cho, the temple town of Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, and the area around Morioka Station, where new establishments have been opening in recent years.

DaiwaConsilio2023.06.29

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Have fun at a zoo surrounded by nature! Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO (Zoo...

Since its opening in 1989, Morioka Zoological Park has been a popular place for Morioka residents to interact with animals. Located in the hills on the outskirts of Morioka City, it is adjacent to Iwayama Park and Iwayama Parkland.

DaiwaConsilio2023.06.19

Nostalgic yet new! What kind of bread is Taiyo Pan's "Beta Choco"?.

There are many appealing breads that can be purchased anywhere, but don't you find "local breads" that can only be purchased in local areas even more appealing? "Taiyo Bread" has long been loved in Yamagata Prefecture...

Satomiori2023.06.12

Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you ever heard of a Yanaba (fish trap)? (hereafter referred to as Yanaba) A Yanaba is a fishing spot where fish are driven into a narrow passageway in a river using bamboo, stakes, stones, etc....

ikoke2023.05.31

[Miyagi Prefecture] Miyagi Prefecture Leads the Tohoku Region with Professional Sports! [Professional Sports in the Six Tohoku Prefectures...

Professional sports teams based in Miyagi Prefecture include the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Vegalta Sendai of the J.League, and the Sendai 89ERS of basketball.

DaiwaConsilio2023.05.30

[Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima's professional sports teams are striving to reach the top! [Professional sports teams from the six Tohoku prefectures...

Fukushima Prefecture has two J.League soccer teams and one basketball team, as well as a team that is a member of an independent baseball league for players aiming to play in NPB (professional baseball).

DaiwaConsilio2023.05.26

[Miyagi Prefecture] Let's show the true power of baseball! Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles...

It has been 18 years since the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, based in Sendai, became the first team in 50 years to join the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Pacific League in 2004.

DaiwaConsilio2023.05.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Two quietly passionate professional teams beloved by the people of Yamagata Prefecture [Professional teams from the six Tohoku prefectures...

Montedio Yamagata, a pioneer of professional sports in Yamagata Prefecture, joined the J2 League in 1999 when it was established. Montedio was promoted to J1 twice, and the professional sports scene was booming...

DaiwaConsilio2023.05.18